BMW R 1150 RS Operating and maintenance instructions

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BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
Maintenance Instructions (US Model)
R 1150 RS
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Please note
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This symbol stands for pre-
cautions and measures which
are essential in order to pro-
tect the rider or other persons
from possibly severe or fatal
injury.
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Specific instructions and safety
precautions intended to pre-
vent damage to the motorcycle.
Disregarding them may render
the warranty invalid.
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Specific instructions on how to
operate, control, adjust or look
after items of equipment on the
motorcycle.
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BMW Service
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For safety reasons and to main-
tain the value of your motorcy-
cle, regular maintenance
intervals have been created.
Always keep to the specified
maintenance intervals. This is
the only way to ensure that war-
ranty claims are not invalidated.
The contents of the mainte-
nance charts are subject to
change, for reasons of safety
and due to modifications in,
among other things, materials.
Your BMW motorcycle retailer
is best placed to keep you in-
formed of the current content of
Services, Inspections and An-
nual Services.
Important
BMW does not accept liability
for damage or consequential
damage due to repairs or ser-
vice work performed by other
than BMW-authorized work-
shops.
Consequently, we recommend
that you have service work
performed by the specially
trained experts at your
authorized BMW motorcycle
retailer, and have this confirmed
in the Maintenance
Instructions.
Authorized BMW motorcycle
retailers are supplied with the
latest technical information and
have the necessary technical
know-how and specially trained
staff.
We recommend that you con-
tact your BMW motorcycle
retailer if you have any ques-
tions regarding your motorcy-
cle.
Authorized BMW motorcycle
retailers are fully informed about
all aspects of your motorcycle
and will gladly advise and assist
you.
With every good wish,
BMW Motorrad
Dear motorcycle enthusiast
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BMW Service
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For your own safety, use only
genuine BMW spare parts and
accessories approved by
BMW.
If you choose original accesso-
ries and spare parts that have
been tested and approved by
the manufacturer, you can be
sure that BMW has performed
the appropriate tests to confirm
their suitability for use on your
motorcycle. BMW accepts full
liability for these products.
Note, however, that BMW is
unable to accept liability for
spare parts and accessories
which it has not approved.
BMW cannot test every single
product of outside origin in
order to decide whether or not it
can be used on or with a BMW
vehicle without constituting a
safety hazard.
Nor is approval by an official
technical inspection authority,
or even the granting of a gen-
eral operating permit necessar-
ily a sufficient guarantee, as
these test procedures are not
always adequate.
Genuine BMW spare parts,
accessories and other products
which BMW has approved can
be obtained from all authorized
BMW motorcycle retailers,
together with expert advice on
their installation and use.
Important safety information
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BMW Service
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Maintenance is divided up into
Service, Inspection and Annual
Service.
BMW Inspection 600 miles
(1,000 km)
BMW Running-in Check after
the first 600 miles (1,000 km).
BMW Service
After the first 6,000 miles
(10,000 km) and every further
12,000 miles (20,000 km)
(18,000 miles/30,000 km...,
30,000 miles/50,000 km…,
42,000 miles/70,000 km… etc.)
BMW Inspection
After the first 12,000 miles
(20,000 km) and every further
12,000 miles (20,000 km)
(24,000 miles/40,000 km…,
36,000 miles/60,000 km…,
48,000 miles/80,000 km… etc.)
BMW Annual Service
Certain items of maintenance
depend on elapsed time as well
as the distance the motorcycle
has covered. They should
therefore be performed at least
once a year (e.g. replacing the
brake fluid).
If these items cannot be per-
formed during a Service or an
Inspection, an Annual Service
must be performed.
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Every BMW motorcycle retailer
has a fixed scale of charges
based on work times and care-
fully calculated hourly rates.
Fuel, lubricants and similar sub-
stances, filters, gaskets etc. are
charged separately.
Maintenance schedule
If you like, you can view the cur-
rent maintenance schedule for
your motorcycle on the Internet
and download the file from
www.bmw-motorrad.com/
maintenance.
Maintenance
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BMW Service
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Confirmation of maintenance
BMW Inspection
600 miles (1,000 km)
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Odometer reading
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Inspection
12,000 miles (20,000 km)
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Odometer reading
Date, stamp, signature
BMW
Pre-delivery check
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Odometer reading
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Service
6,000 miles (10,000 km)
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Odometer reading
Date, stamp, signature
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BMW Service
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Confirmation of maintenance
BMW Inspection
24,000 miles (40,000 km)
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Odometer reading
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Inspection
36,000 miles (60,000 km)
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Odometer reading
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Service
18,000 miles (30,000 km)
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Odometer reading
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Service
30,000 miles (50,000 km)
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Odometer reading
Date, stamp, signature
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BMW Service
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Confirmation of maintenance
BMW Inspection
48,000 miles (80,000 km)
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Odometer reading
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Inspection
60,000 miles (100,000 km)
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Odometer reading
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Service
42,000 miles (70,000 km)
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Odometer reading
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Service
54,000 miles (90,000 km)
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Odometer reading
Date, stamp, signature
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BMW Service
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Confirmation of maintenance
BMW Inspection
72,000 miles
(120,000 km)
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Odometer reading
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Inspection
84,000 miles
(140,000 km)
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Odometer reading
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Service
66,000 miles
(110,000 km)
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Odometer reading
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Service
78,000 miles
(130,000 km)
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Odometer reading
Date, stamp, signature
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BMW Service
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Confirmation of maintenance
BMW Inspection
96,000 miles
(160,000 km)
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Odometer reading
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Inspection
108,000 miles
(180,000 km)
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Odometer reading
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Service
94,000 miles
(150,000 km)
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Odometer reading
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Service
106,000 miles
(170,000 km)
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Odometer reading
Date, stamp, signature
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BMW Service
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Confirmation of maintenance
BMW Annual Service
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Brake fluid changed:
Without BMW Integral ABS
annually
yes no
With BMW Integral ABS
Wheel circuit - annually
yes no
Control circuit - every 2 years
yes no
Clutch fluid changed:
Every 2 years
yes no
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Annual Service
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Brake fluid changed:
Without BMW Integral ABS
annually
yes no
With BMW Integral ABS
Wheel circuit - annually
yes no
Control circuit - every 2 years
yes no
Clutch fluid changed:
Every 2 years
yes no
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Annual Service
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Brake fluid changed:
Without BMW Integral ABS
annually
yes no
With BMW Integral ABS
Wheel circuit - annually
yes no
Control circuit - every 2 years
yes no
Clutch fluid changed:
Every 2 years
yes no
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Annual Service
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Brake fluid changed:
Without BMW Integral ABS
annually
yes no
With BMW Integral ABS
Wheel circuit - annually
yes no
Control circuit - every 2 years
yes no
Clutch fluid changed:
Every 2 years
yes no
Date, stamp, signature
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BMW Service
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Confirmation of maintenance
BMW Annual Service
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Brake fluid changed:
Without BMW Integral ABS
annually
yes no
With BMW Integral ABS
Wheel circuit - annually
yes no
Control circuit - every 2 years
yes no
Clutch fluid changed:
Every 2 years
yes no
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Annual Service
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Brake fluid changed:
Without BMW Integral ABS
annually
yes no
With BMW Integral ABS
Wheel circuit - annually
yes no
Control circuit - every 2 years
yes no
Clutch fluid changed:
Every 2 years
yes no
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Annual Service
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Brake fluid changed:
Without BMW Integral ABS
annually
yes no
With BMW Integral ABS
Wheel circuit - annually
yes no
Control circuit - every 2 years
yes no
Clutch fluid changed:
Every 2 years
yes no
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Annual Service
Performed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Brake fluid changed:
Without BMW Integral ABS
annually
yes no
With BMW Integral ABS
Wheel circuit - annually
yes no
Control circuit - every 2 years
yes no
Clutch fluid changed:
Every 2 years
yes no
Date, stamp, signature
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BMW Service
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The list is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and
repair work, the installation of accessories and, if appropriate,
special campaign work.
Record of all work performed in workshop
Work performed miles (km) Date
Confirmation of service
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BMW Service
1
The list is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and
repair work, the installation of accessories and, if appropriate,
special campaign work.
Record of all work performed in workshop
Work performed miles (km) Date
Confirmation of service
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BMW Service
1
The list is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and
repair work, the installation of accessories and, if appropriate,
special campaign work.
Record of all work performed in workshop
Work performed miles (km) Date
Confirmation of service
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BMW Service
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Confirmation of service
Odometer replaced
Odometer reading is not total
distance covered.
Odometer reading
Date, stamp, signature
Odometer replaced
Odometer reading is not total
distance covered.
Odometer reading
Date, stamp, signature
Odometer replaced
Odometer reading is not total
distance covered.
Odometer reading
Date, stamp, signature
Odometer replaced
Odometer reading is not total
distance covered.
Odometer reading
Date, stamp, signature
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Maintenance and care
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Your motorcycle is equipped
with Digital Motor Electronic
(MOTRONIC) engine manage-
ment and a high-power ignition
system.
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Do not touch live parts while
the engine is running or the
ignition is switched on.
–Riskoffatalaccident!
Work on the electrical system
only when the circuit is open
(switch off ignition and lights).
For greater safety, disconnect
and insulate the negative
battery lead.
If you intend to perform the
maintenance and general care
work described in the following
section yourself, you must pos-
sess the necessary knowledge
of technical matters and
mechanical skills.
Your motorcycle is built to high
technological standards.
Special tools and purpose-
designed diagnosis and testing
equipment, together with the
appropriate knowledge, are
needed to keep your motorcycle
in optimum working order.
General instructions
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Maintenance and care
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General instructions
Authorized BMW motorcycle
retailers have the necessary
technical know-how and
specially trained staff.
They can guarantee that your
motorcycle is always maintained
in a fault-free technical condition.
Remember: the safety and
reliability of your motorcycle are
the most important consider-
ations.
You should therefore not
attempt any complex repair or
maintenance tasks.
Keep to the specified Inspection
and Service intervals.
BMW does not accept liability
for damage or consequential
damage due to repairs or
service work performed by
other than BMW-authorized
workshops.
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Maintenance and care
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General instructions
Technical modifications
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The data stored in the
MOTRONIC control unit is the
result of extensive experi-
mental and testing work.
Tampering with the
MOTRONIC control unit
represents an increased safety
risk for the rider.
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Tampering with the MOTRONIC
control unit invalidates the
warranty.
There is only limited scope for
technical modifications to the
motorcycle.
Whenever you are planning
such modifications, comply
with all the legal requirements.
The motorcycle must not
infringe your national road-
vehicle construction and use
regulations.
Your authorized BMW motorcycle
retailer will be happy to advise
you on technical requirements,
the manufacturer’s recommen-
dations and the overall benefit
likely to be obtained.
Genuine BMW parts
For reasons of safety, use genu-
ine BMW parts and accessories.
Genuine BMW parts are
identical with those fitted to
your motorcycle as original
equipment.
BMW Motorrad refuses to
accept any liability whatsoever
for other-make spare parts and
accessories.
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Maintenance and care
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Troubleshooting chart
Fault: Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start
Possible cause Remedy See bPage
Wrong ignition key
position
Operate correctly Rider’s Manual
Kill switch on Operate correctly Rider’s Manual
Side stand out and
gear engaged
Operate correctly Rider’s Manual
Power supply
interrupted
Blown fuse b45
Gear engaged, clutch
not released
Select neutral or pull
clutch lever
Rider’s Manual
No fuel in tank Add fuel Rider’s Manual
Fuel pump
not working
Blown fuse 6 b45
Wrong twistgrip/
choke setting
Operate correctly Rider’s Manual
Blocked
air filter element
Replace b48
Spark plug/leads or
caps wet
Blow out/dry with
compressed air
Insufficient battery
charge
Recharge battery b49
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